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Branstad Names Brenna Findley Interim Chief of Staff

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad today named Brenna Findley as the interim chief of staff for his administration.

Jeff Boeyink Resigns as Governor Terry Branstad’s Chief of Staff

Jeff Boeyink resigned as the chief of staff for Iowa Governor Terry Branstad effective September 6th.

Catholics, Evangelicals, Jews and Mormons Classified as Religious Extremists by DOD

The Department of Defense classified Catholics, Evangelicals, Jews, and Mormons as religious “extremists” similar to Al-qaeda in training materials.

50 Years Ago Today: Civil Rights March on Washington

August 28, 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights march on Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Report Details Doctor Shortage While Bruce Braley Cheerleads ObamaCare

A Fox News report reveals that ObamaCare, which Bruce Braley believes is good for Iowa, will result in a doctor shortage in Iowa and elsewhere.

Pray to End Webcam Abortions

Iowa Right to Life announces two prayer gatherings in Des Moines on 8/28/13 for the Iowa Board of Medicine’s hearing on webcam abortions that day.

Independent Review Clears Branstad in DCI Agent Firing

Former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Lou Lavorato after an independent review cleared Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad in DCI Agent Larry Hedlund’s firing.

Sam Clovis: Obamacare is Going to Sting Our Economy

Sam Clovis, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa, responds to UPS making the decision to take spouses off their insurance because of Obamacare.
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Joni Ernst Stands By Second Amendment Rights

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst responds to the Iowa Democratic Party’s derogatory comments toward her exercising her 2nd Amendment rights.

Iowa GOP Chairman Issues Call for Special Nominating Convention in House District 33

Republican Party of Iowa Chairman A.J. Spiker today issued the call for a special nominating convention for House District 33.

Feds Finally Grants Iowa Secretary of State Access to Federal SAVE Program

Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz announced today that an agreement has been reached with the Federal government granting access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program.

Branstad Orders Higher Standards of Care for Iowa Juvenile Home

Governor Terry Branstad ordered the Iowa Juvenile Home to adopt higher standards in care in response to inappropriate use of isolation cells.

NRSC Launches “Wrong Team Braley” Grassroots Initiatives

The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched seven billboards in Iowa, walk cards and a website on Friday targeting Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA).

David Young to EPA Chief: Welcome to Iowa, Let Me Introduce You to a Farm

Republican U.S. Senate Candidate David Young encourages Gina McCarthy, the director of the Environmental Protection Agency, to visit a farm on her first trip to Iowa.

Senator Ron Johnson Joins the Big Government Braley Tour

Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) will be speak at three stops on the Big Government Braley Tour sponsored by Americans for Prosperity – Iowa: Johnston, Cedar Rapids and Dubuque.

Terry Branstad Sets Iowa House District 33 Special Election Date

(Des Moines, IA) Gov. Terry Branstad today set the House District 33…